Acid Blue 9 Dye Powder

Acid Blue 9, also known as FD&C Blue No. 1, is a synthetic organic acid dye used for coloring textiles, paper, and inks. It falls under HTS 3204.12.45.00 as a product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which lists specific synthetic dyes subject to quota or tariff modifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.12.20.00Same rate: 41.5%

If classified as a premetallized acid dye

Premetallized acid dyes have a separate subheading under 3204.12.20, distinguished by metal complex formation for improved fastness.

3212.90.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If put up in retail packaging for end-use coloring

Dyes packaged for retail sale in forms like kits or small consumer packs shift to heading 3212 as artists' colors or pigments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the dye matches exactly the CAS number and specifications in U.S. note 3 to section VI to avoid reclassification

Provide certificates of analysis confirming purity and synthetic organic acid dye composition for CBP review

Monitor quota availability as these products may be subject to absolute or tariff-rate quotas upon entry